# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020840030` · 03/12/2002 · Oxbow Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oxbow Carbon LLC
- **Operator:** Oxbow Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0504452](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504452)
## Narrative

EE WAS WELDING ON A TIP CYLINDER AND A SMALL PIECE OF SLAG WENT INTO HIS BOOT (BB SIZE) AND BURNT HIS RIGHT CALF A WEEK LATER THE LEG BECAME SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL TREATED FOR STAFF INFECTION

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*